Transportation Maint Tech IV (Channing)

Texas Department of Transportation; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid 100% for full‑tme

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Holistic wellness program

Career development and advancement

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Amarillo District is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Tech IV for the Channing Maintenance Section. The role focuses on outdoor maintenance, equipment operation, and traffic control, with opportunities to coordinate projects and respond to emergencies.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, offering strong benefits and a stable work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced transportation operations or maintenance support work including complex maintenance contract inspection; material and process inspection.
• Operates light and heavy equipment and performs roadway maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Coordinates traffic control plans, assists public during emergencies, and trains other employees.
• Reviews barricade standards and inspects barricades for compliance.
• May lead a work crew or project to ensure work meets specifications.

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT’s Amarillo District is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Tech IV for our Channing Maintenance Section in the Amarillo District. This position is a great fit for dependable individuals who enjoy working outdoors and want to learn valuable skills. Whether you're already part of the TxDOT family or looking to bring your skills to a team that values safety, reliability, and respect, this is a great opportunity to build your career. TxDOT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and work-life balance.

Minimum Salary

48,244.00

Maximum Salary

68,400.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Hartley Co Maint Sec 200 ROCK ISLAND Channing 79018

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours/week; M-Th; 10 hour shift; Possible nights, weekends, and holidays Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs advanced transportation operations or maintenance support work such as complex maintenance contract inspection and/or material and process inspection; light and heavy equipment operation; roadway maintenance; preventative and minor maintenance on equipment; traffic control; helping the public during emergency situations; and training other employees. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Reviews and assists in the development of traffic control plans, coordinates with law enforcement agencies, monitors lane closures at construction sites, documents changes in the traffic control setup and coordinates with the Public Information Officer.

Serves as project leader responsible for maintenance construction inspection activities for a medium to large maintenance construction project or for several small projects.

Inspects barricades to ensure compliance with barricade standards.

Operates complex heavy equipment such as a motor grader, large excavator, heavy bulldozer, crane, herbicide truck, heavy asphalt paving machine, self-propelled asphalt distributor, and profiling/milling machine.

Operates heavy equipment such as a front-end loader one and a half cubic yards or more, tractor-trailer haul truck, large dragline, shovel, paint striper, and dump truck.

Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader one and a quarter cubic yards or less, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper, and mower.

Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes various required reports including time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms, and PMI.

Sands or cleans bridges and roads, posts warning signs, helps the public and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents, and hazardous material spills.

May serve as a work crew project lead ensuring work performed meets project specifications.